- Advise the Presbytery regarding the implementation of principles of unity and diversity; to advocate for diversity in leadership. Book of Order G-3.0103
- Nominate officers of the presbytery, elected members of committees, and the Permanent Judicial Commission members. Book of Order G-3.0111 (Chairs of committees are elected by their own membership.)
- Nominate persons to fill vacancies in elected positions in a timely manner.
- Nominate persons as ordination examination readers as recommended by the Committee on Ministry.
- Develop an application process and oversee the nomination and election of commissioners and young adult advisory delegates (YAADs) to General Assembly and the Synod of the Northeast, advocating for:
- inclusiveness and diversity
- equitable representation of congregations for ruling elders and YAAD’s
- consideration of teaching elders who have never been commissioners
- Seek out leaders from congregations and develop a reservoir list of people and the areas in which they have gifts to serve.
- Seek to involve every teaching elder in service to the Presbytery, Synod, or GA
Skip to content